Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) in New Mexico
MS-DRG 208: Respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support <=96 hours
$62,507typical hospital bill
$23,685typical amount paid
$18,219–$29,151range paid across 2 hospitals
New Mexico hospitals billed Medicare a typical $62,507 for this stay in 2024, about 2.6 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Hospital | Albuquerque | 16 | $69,082 | $18,219 | |
| Unm Hospital | Albuquerque | 18 | $55,933 | $29,151 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.